Golf Monthly
{{short description|Golf magazine}}
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{{Infobox magazine
| title = Golf Monthly
| logo = Golf_Monthly_logo.png
| image_file = Golf Monthly December 2024 cover.webp
| image_caption = Cover of the December 2024 issue
| publisher = Future plc
| category = Golf
| circulation = 26,818 average monthly circulation for 2022
| circulation_year =
| frequency = Monthly
| language = English
| editor = Neil Tappin
| editor_title = Editor
| founded = 1911
| firstdate = 1911
| based = London, Paddington
| company = Future PLC
| country = United Kingdom
| website = {{URL| https://www.golfmonthly.com| Golf Monthly}}
| issn =
}}
Golf Monthly is a monthly golfing magazine published by Future plc and based in Paddington in London.{{Cite web |last=Creasey |first=Simon |title=WPP lets 60,000 sq ft Paddington office to Future Publishing |url=https://www.propertyweek.com/news/wpp-lets-60000-sq-ft-paddington-office-to-future-publishing/5116415.article |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Property Week|date=20 September 2021 }} It publishes 13 issues a year and has a popular website [https://www.golfmonthly.com golfmonthly.com]. The magazine's editor is Michael Harris.{{cite web |title='Golf Monthly' restructures for continued growth in 2013 |url=http://www.golfbusinessnews.com/news/media/golf-monthly-restructures-for-continued-growth-in-2013/ |work=Golf Business News |accessdate=24 February 2014 |date=9 January 2013}} It is known for being the world's oldest golf magazine{{Cite web |url=https://www.golfretailing.com/news/chris-wood-joins-golf-monthly-as-playing-editor/ |title=Chris Wood joins Golf Monthly as playing editor |website=Golf Retailing |date=6 March 2017 |access-date=2018-10-23}} and its first editor was two-time Open Championship winner Harold Hilton who won the Open Championship in 1892 and 1897 and three Amateur Championships (1900/1901/1911) and one US Amateur Championship (1911).
The [https://www.youtube.com/c/GolfmonthlyCoUkmagazine Golf Monthly YouTube channel] is a popular channel on the website with over 6 million views a year. The brand creates much content across its print magazine, web articles and video reviews and instruction.
Overview
Golf Monthly publishes tips, drills, and advice provided by [https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/top-50-golf-coaches-meet-the-uks-best UK's Top 50 coaches], and offers tour details that help the players to better their performance. The magazine presents data on gear and kit. For the travelling golfer, the magazine assigns special pages with information and suggestions as to where to play and find the best accommodation in and outside of UK.{{cite web |title=Golf Monthly - Magazine |url=http://www.marksandspencer.com/golf-monthly-magazine-gift-subscription/p/p60001802 |work=marksandspencer.com |accessdate=11 March 2014}}
Publishing since 1911, the magazine focuses in highlighting both domestic and international golf events providing original reports, golf gear/kit tests, updates on new arrivals and interviews and profiles of top professional golfers.{{cite web |title=Magazines |url=http://www.ccb.cz/magazines-en.html |work=ccb.cz |accessdate=11 March 2014}}
The brand was formerly owned by IPC Media{{Cite web |title=12-Month Subscription to Golf Monthly Magazine for £29 With Free Delivery (51% Off) |url=https://www.groupon.co.uk/deals/gg-ipc-media-2 |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=Groupon}} a publisher that was renamed to become Time Inc. and then TI Media. Future PLC bought TI Media in April 2020.{{Cite web |title=Golf Monthly changes hands as Future buys TI Media for £140m |url=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/media/golf-monthly-changes-hands-as-future-buys-ti-media-for-140m/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=GolfBusinessNews.com}}
Alison Root was announced as the brand's first Women's Golf Editor in September 2022.{{Cite web |title=Golf Monthly appoints women's golf editor |url=https://golfbusinessnews.com/news/media/golf-monthly-appoints-womens-golf-editor/ |access-date=2022-11-14 |website=GolfBusinessNews.com}}
Some of the famous names that have been the brand's playing editor include tour pro Eddie Pepperell,{{Cite magazine |magazine=Golf Monthly |date=2020-05-20 |title=Eddie Pepperell Signs With Golf Monthly - New Playing Editor! |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/eddie-pepperell-signs-with-golf-monthly-new-playing-editor-198061 |access-date=2022-11-14}} 2010 US Open Winner{{Cite news |title=McDowell's US Open victory - 10 years on |work=BBC Sport |url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/golf/53115133 |access-date=2022-11-14}} Graeme McDowell{{Cite magazine |first=Michael |last=Weston |date=2020-05-20 |title=Graeme McDowell Exclusive - Let The Good Times Roll |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/features/the-game/graeme-mcdowell-exclusive-196777 |access-date=2022-11-14 |magazine=Golf Monthly}} and Ryder Cup star Chris Wood.{{Cite magazine |first=Elliott |last=Heath |date=2017-03-02 |title=Chris Wood Becomes New Golf Monthly Playing Editor |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/notice-board/chris-wood-becomes-new-golf-monthly-playing-editor-125901 |access-date=2022-11-14 |magazine=Golf Monthly}}
Top 100 Courses UK & Ireland
Golf Monthly has published its biennial list of the [https://www.golfmonthly.com/courses/top-100-courses/top-100-golf-courses-60876 Top 100 Golf Courses UK & Ireland] since 2005.
| class="wikitable"
|+The Number 1 Golf Course in the UK & Ireland !Year !Course Ranked Number 1 !Country |
| 2005/06 |
| 2007/08 |
| 2009/10
|[https://www.muirfield.org.uk/ Muirfield - The Honourable Company Of Edinburgh Golfers] |
| 2011/12
|[https://www.muirfield.org.uk/ Muirfield - The Honourable Company Of Edinburgh Golfers] |
| 2013/14
|[https://www.muirfield.org.uk/ Muirfield - The Honourable Company Of Edinburgh Golfers] |
| 2015/16
|[https://www.muirfield.org.uk/ Muirfield - The Honourable Company Of Edinburgh Golfers] |
| 2017/18 |
| 2019/20 |
| 2021/22 |
= Top 100 Course Criteria=
There are five broad categories, weighted for importance.{{Cite magazine |first=Elliott |last=Heath |date=2022-05-25 |title=Top 100 Golf Courses UK and Ireland 2021/22 |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/courses/top-100-courses/top-100-golf-courses-60876 |access-date=2022-11-14 |magazine=Golf Monthly }} Quality of test and design (35%), conditioning and presentation (30%), visual appeal both internally and externally (15%), the club’s facilities (10%) and the visitor experience (10%). Because this is still a subjective process, they also look closely at the written reports. A few years ago, based on strong reader feedback, they decided to exclude all courses where you cannot pay a regular green fee.
Gear Review Process
Golf Monthly has been creating impartial content since they were first published in 1911.
The quality of Golf Monthly's reviews and buyers guides is built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team that has a sterling reputation in the industry, known for delivering the key points you want to know in a concise, easy-to-digest manner.
The brand's commitments are:{{Cite magazine |date=2021-10-22 |title=About Us |url=https://www.golfmonthly.com/news/about-us |access-date=2022-11-14 |magazine=Golf Monthly}}
- The products reviewed are tested by good club golfers
- If they say they have reviewed a product, that means they've used it out on the golf course and hit it on a launch monitor where applicable
- Manufacturers can't pay for a good review
- They will always endeavour to use the latest and best equipment to assess performance.
References
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External links
- {{Official website|https://www.golfmonthly.com}}
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